Description
Indulge in this comforting Creamy Turkey Orzo Soup, a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for chilly days. The creamy texture combined with tender orzo, vegetables, and shredded turkey makes for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped finely
- 2 sticks celery, diced into small cubes
- 2 medium carrots, diced into small cubes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 5 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 + 1/2 cups cooked turkey, shredded
- 1/2 cup uncooked orzo
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup baby spinach
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sauté onions, celery, and carrots until soft. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add Flour and Stock: Sprinkle in flour, stir, then pour in one cup of chicken stock, stirring until smooth. Add remaining stock, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, stirring well.
- Cook Orzo and Turkey: Stir in turkey and orzo. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes until orzo is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Finish Soup: Remove from heat. Stir in cream until blended. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Adjust seasoning and serve hot with a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
Notes
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove, adding a splash of broth if needed.
- Feel free to customize this soup by adding your favorite vegetables or using chicken instead of turkey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Turkey Orzo Soup, Creamy Soup, Comfort Food
